Indian Judge's Letter to Child Rape Survivor: 'He Will Never Walk Free'

India's justice system has been hailed for its efforts to protect and support victims of sexual abuse. With a trial court judge's moving letter to a 10-year-old child rape survivor winning hearts across the country.

Judge Ranga's letter, part of the order announced on July 11, 2024, addresses the child survivor who was sexually abused on July 23, 2023, when she was seven.

The trial court gave the convict a life sentence. Emphasizing that he would remain in prison for the remainder of his natural life. The survivor was awarded a compensation of 1.05m rupees ($10,941.

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£8,274) as part of the court's efforts to provide justice and support to the victim.

Judge Ranga's letter is a shows the court's commitment to protecting the rights of children and ensuring that perpetrators of sexual abuse face justice. In her letter, the judge praises the child survivor for her "courage" and assures her that her abuser "will live in a cage for the rest of his life."

The Indian justice system has been working to improve its response to child sexual abuse. With efforts to increase awareness and support for victims. The court's decision to award the survivor a compensation of 1.05m rupees is a significant step in providing financial support to victims and their families.

The case highlights the importance of the Delhi State Legal Authority in ensuring that victims of sexual abuse receive justice and support.

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The case of the 10-year-old child rape survivor is a shows the court's commitment to justice and the importance of protecting the rights of children.

When you said 'Jab tak uncle buddhe na ho jaaye. Tab tak unhe jail mein hi rakha jaaye [Keep the 'uncle' in jail until he grows old], this court listened. And this court has answered your plea,' she wrote to the child survivor.

Today, this court has ordered that the man you called 'uncle' will never walk free again. He will grow old in that cage. He will never be able to hurt you, or your little sister, or any other child, ever again, she added.